Background
On March 3, 2026, under the authorization of His Excellency Lieutenant General Sok Vassana, General Director of Immigration, Lieutenant General Suon Sochati, Director of the Department of Foreigners, Refugees, and Immigration, convened a dissemination meeting regarding Announcement No. 12644. This document outlines the procedures for recording foreign-born children of foreign nationals in the national immigration registry.
Scope of Application
The procedures apply specifically to children born to foreign immigrants whose names are included in the registry of one or both foreign parents under the Ministry of Interior’s immigration system. This concerns foreign immigrant families residing in Boeung Kok commune, Kampong Cham city and province, with participation from various provincial immigration officials and representatives from local Vietnamese associations, involving 52 foreign immigrants in total.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Announcement No. 12644 sets forth the methodology and administrative process for including newborn foreign children in the immigration association registry and for requesting recognition as foreign immigrants for children aged 18 years or older. It details conditions under which children born to registered foreign immigrants gain official acknowledgment within Cambodia’s immigration framework.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This announcement establishes clear administrative procedures for families of foreign immigrants concerning the registration of children. Foreign residents, immigration officials, and related stakeholders must comply with these provisions to ensure accurate registration and legal recognition of foreign nationals residing in Cambodia. This facilitates formal record-keeping and may affect rights connected to residency or other legal statuses.
Official Source
General Department of Immigration official Facebook post dated March 3, 2026, https://www.facebook.com/GDIOfficial/posts/pfbid02J5iTmMeWQ9WGQKTyLaGczp1eH1xYB3AtJ66MVycqeKtyATozZtiNrjndH16KHbryl
